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Options for Purchase

Mar. 20, 2025

Purchasing Portal Update: We intend to open a purchasing portal in the next month or so. Meanwhile computers can be purchase through Computer Manuacturer's web stores and in Brick-and-Mortar stores. Be sure to reference this requirement.

You are not required to purchase your computer from Virginia Tech. 

Be sure to carefully evaluate the warranty options from retailers to make sure you are getting Accidental Damage protection. The best warranties come from the computer manufacturer, rather than a third party. 

Options Include, but are not limited to: 

VT Engineering / CDWG Purchasing Portal

Will return approximately April 2025

If you wish to explore student discounts outside the manufacturer sites, contact brian.quinn@cdwg.com

Virginia Tech Bookstore

  • Double-check machines sold by the bookstore to assure they meet the requirements listed here.
  • Contact the bookstore by phone: 540-231-6114 for their latest information and offerings.

https://www.bkstr.com/virginiatechstore

Direct from Manufacturer

Below are links to a few popular laptop brands, but you are not limited to these brands. Shop around for the best deal for you that meets the requirement.

Mar. 20. 2025 - The below video guides are out of date as the manufacturers adjust their store sites for the upcoming sales cycle. You still may learn some of how to navigate their sites, but we intend to update these when the sites stabilize.
 

For Computer Science majors ONLY: See notes on this page.

 

Retailers

  • Brick-and-mortar, and online retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, CDW, Micro Center, and many others. Be sure to carefully evaluate the warranty options from retailers to make sure you are getting Accidental Damage protection.

 

Do you still have questions?

If you need more immediate assistance, please email our Instructional Technology Office or call 540-231-9076.